Penn State Extension Food & Health

11/14/2025

🧠💜 Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or just want to learn more?

Penn State Extension and the Alzheimer's Association are offering FREE workshops to help you understand, support, and take action.

👥 Open to caregivers, families, professionals & community members
📚 Topics include:
✅ Understanding Alzheimer’s & Dementia
✅ 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s
✅ Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

📅 Multiple dates available
💻 Virtual & in-person options

These sessions are packed with expert insights and practical tips to help you or someone you love.
👉 Learn more & register here: https://extension.psu.edu/alzheimers-disease-workshops

11/13/2025

💛 World Kindness Day 💛
Kindness starts with compassion—for yourself and your children. Taking a moment to breathe, reflect, and respond with care can reduce stress and build stronger connections.
Today, choose compassion. It’s a gift that grows when shared. 🌱

🔗 Learn more: https://extension.psu.edu/compassion-a-strategy-for-caring-for-yourself-and-your-children

Parenting can evoke intense stress, triggering biological fight-flight responses. Learn about compassion-based strategies like mindfulness and meditation alleviate stress, promoting well-being and healthier parenting.

11/10/2025

🩸 Iron is essential!
It helps carry oxygen in your blood and keeps you energized. Kids, pregnant people, and older adults are most at risk for deficiency.

🥩 Eat iron-rich foods like meat, beans & fortified cereals.
🍊 Pair with vitamin C to boost absorption!

🔗 Learn more: extension.psu.edu/iron-a-nutrient-we-need

11/09/2025

🦌 Hunting season haul? Learn how to safely can and freeze venison with Penn State Extension’s expert guide.

From prep to storage, get the facts you need to preserve your harvest the right way.

👉 Read more: extension.psu.edu/canning-and-freezing-venison

11/07/2025

Big changes are coming to health insurance in 2026!
Federal updates are expected to impact coverage and affordability—especially for Pennsylvanians in rural and agricultural communities.

🗓️ Join us Thursday, December 4 at 12 PM for a free webinar:
“Health Insurance Coverage Updates: A Panel Discussion”
✅ Learn what’s changing
✅ Get expert insights
✅ Prepare for what’s ahead
🎥 All registrants will receive the recording!

👉 Register now: https://extension.psu.edu/health-insurance-coverage-updates-a-panel-discussion

Learn how upcoming federal changes may affect health insurance coverage and costs in 2026. This panel-guided webinar offers expert insights, guidance, and resources for Pennsylvanians and service providers.

11/04/2025

🩺 November is Diabetes Awareness Month!
Did you know that 1 in 10 Americans have diabetes—and many don’t even know it?

🍽️ Penn State Extension’s Dining with Diabetes program is here to help! This evidence-based series is designed for adults with type 2 diabetes and their families. Learn how to manage your blood sugar through healthy eating, cooking demonstrations, and expert guidance.

✅ What you’ll gain:
• Practical tips for meal planning
• How to prepare delicious diabetes-friendly recipes
• Support from trained educators

💙 Take control of your health and join us in making informed, lasting lifestyle changes.

🎉 Special Offer: Get $5 off your registration when you use the code DWD2025 at checkout!
🔗 Learn more and register: extension.psu.edu/dining-with-diabetes

10/30/2025

Did you purchase too much squash at the market for yesterday's recipe? That's never a problem thanks to our Home Food Preservation resources! Check out this article on how to properly freeze winter and summer squash! 🎃🎃https://extension.psu.edu/freezing-winter-and-summer-squash

10/29/2025

For our final Market Fresh recipe of the season, enjoy some seasonal flavors in this delicious Butternut Squash and Arugula Salad! 🥗💚🍏For the full recipe, head over to our website at https://extension.psu.edu/resources-for-market-fresh-with-extension

10/25/2025

Are you going apple picking this weekend? 🍏🍎🍏🍎 Go ahead and get the largest option so you can enjoy the flavors of fall all year long!
For resources on how to preserve your harvest, check out this article and all of our home food preservation resources at our website:
https://extension.psu.edu/preserving-fall-apples

For many families, a favorite fall activity is going apple picking. Even if you cannot get out to the orchard to pick them yourself, you can find an abundance of them at local farm stands or grocery stores.